Govt should use data as an economic driver, SERI says

Social & Economic Research Initiative (SERI) chief operations officer Rashaad Ali said for starters, he said the government should use the "new oil” - data - as an economic driver as it provides the necessary fuel for emerging technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Quantum Computing.

KUALA LUMPUR: The 12th Malaysia Plan 2021-2025 (12MP) is expected to take the existing digital inclusivity agenda further to accelerate inclusive development in the country as Malaysia aims to be a regional leader in the digital economy by 2030.

But more can be done to ensure digital advancement which parallels societal and technological developments, particularly in the post-COVID-19 era, said think-tank Social & Economic Research Initiative (SERI) chief operations officer Rashaad Ali.